From Van Wert County CERT Facebook page —

(Photo Credit: Bob Barnes Photography)

(3-4-24) On Saturday March 2nd at around 12:30 a.m., the Van Wert County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was dispatched to assist the Convoy Fire Department for a house fire at 6941 Pollock Road in Convoy, CERT is working to raise support for the families. After meeting with the family it is determined that clothing, and monetary donations are needed.

Please include the following Case # 1432 with your donation so that we can ensure they are distributed to the correct family:

Case #1432

  • Adult Male: Pants 32×32, Shirts L, Footwear 12, Coats L
  • Adult Female: Pants 12, Shirts L, Footwear 8.5, Coats L
  • Minor Male: Pants 5, Shirts 5, Footwear 11, Coats 5-6
  • Minor Female: Pants 34×32 (mens), Shirts, L, Footwear 10-11 (mens), Coats L

Donations for the fire victims should be taken to the following locations based on the contents:

Clothing Items:

Trinity Global Methodist Church, 220 South Walnut Street, Van Wert, OH 45891

Business Hours: Mon – Thur 8:00am – 4:00pm

Larger Appliances and Furniture:

Trinity Friends Church 605 North Franklin Street Van Wert, OH 45891

Business Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm

Donations will be collected until March 9, 2024.

Monetary donations can be dropped off or sent to Van Wert County Foundation/CERT located at 138 E. Main St. in Van Wert. Please include the Case #1432 in the memo.

Donations can also be made online at https://vanwertcountyfoundation.org and include the Case #1432 in the Donation Note.

Any questions, please call the EMA office at 419-238-1300.

CERT is a United Way agency.